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South Park Premiere Trashing Trump and Paramount Breaks Records

By Brendan Joel KelleyJuly 31, 2025

Despite the White House’s statement that the show hasn’t been relevant in twenty years, the season 27 premiere brought in 5.9 million viewers.

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Thousands Flock to Green Mountain Falls for Viral Art Installation

By Maddie BrowningJuly 31, 2025

The work feels like “pure joy” and looks like “a three-dimensional live firework.”

Hà Pham stands in front of a mural wall while holding a copy of Girl Pervert: Volume One with cover star Amayas Gonzalez.

Denver Designer Created Girl Pervert Magazine to “Explore Curiosities”

By Alexander Hernandez GonzalezJuly 30, 2025

“Girl, it’s camp. You either get it or you don’t, for real.”

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How a Westword Assignment Turned Into a New Book

By Teague BohlenJuly 30, 2025

Escaping Denver isn’t easy. But writing Escaping Denver? Now, that’s a story…

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Want to Know the Real Kyle Mooney? Listen Up

By Paul AndersonJuly 29, 2025

Kyle Mooney discusses his debut album The Real Me ahead of his show at the Bluebird Theater this Wednesday, July 30.

Book It: Ten Best New Summer Reads by Colorado Authors

By Teague BohlenJuly 29, 2025

It’s summertime, and the reading is easy.

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Colorado Theatre Guild Urges Community Over Competition at 19th Henry Awards

By Toni TrescaJuly 29, 2025

The 19th Henry Awards celebrated Colorado theater with big wins for Grand Lake’s Rocky Mountain Repertory and some notable upsets. Here’s the full breakdown.

Artist Catie Michel teaches PlatteForum ArtLab interns how to create images with platinum-palladium printing.

Catie Michel Takes Over PlatteForum for Memoria Exhibition

By Alexander Hernandez GonzalezJuly 29, 2025

Throughout her residency at PlatteForum, Michel has led ArtLab interns through the tedious process of creating their own platinum images.

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See You Later, Mestizo-Curtis Park Murals

By Teague BohlenJuly 28, 2025

“Eyes on the Park” has been decommissioned; a new piece by Emanuel Martinez is coming…but when?

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How Denver Is Trying to Lure More Filmmakers to the City

By Michael RobertsJuly 28, 2025

Colorado’s tax incentives are paltry compared to those of several other states.

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Photos: Handmade Creations and Plenty of Dogs at Cheesman Park Art Festival

By Kristen FioreJuly 27, 2025

Over 150 artists are selling their work in Cheesman Park until 5 p.m. Sunday.

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24 hours in Georgetown, Colorado

By Chelsey Dequaine-JerabekJuly 25, 2025

Look no further for your next getaway. Join us as we eat, drink, and see the sights of the Silver Queen of the Rockies, all just an hour’s drive from Denver.

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Affordable Art Studios: RedLine Executive Director to Manage Community Arts Stabilization Trust Colorado

By Kristen FioreJuly 24, 2025

Louise Martorano is transitioning from her role as RedLine executive director to manage Colorado CAST and build on the Satellite Studio Program.

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Ten Best Swimming Holes Near Denver

By Abigail BlissJuly 24, 2025

Colorado may be landlocked, but there are still places to take the plunge.

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Date With Your Dog: Denver Singles Mixer Connects Couples and Their Canines

By Hannah MetzgerJuly 24, 2025

More than 300 people have signed up to attend the doggy dating event at Improper City this evening.

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Are 4DX Movies Worth It? This 4DX Virgin Got a Real Shakeup Watching <i>Superman</i>

Are 4DX Movies Worth It? This 4DX Virgin Got a Real Shakeup Watching Superman

By Michael RobertsJuly 22, 2025

Denver’s 4DX theater is the only one between Las Vegas and Oklahoma City.

South Park returns to the airwaves Wednesday night

South Park and Paramount Strike $1.5 Billion Deal

By Brendan Joel KelleyJuly 22, 2025

The new season premieres Wednesday night.

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Along for the Ride: Lakeside Park Remains the Metro’s Most Amusing

By Brendan Joel KelleyJuly 22, 2025

The 117-year-old theme park is still families’ best bet for an affordable, no-frills good time.

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Ten Things to Do in and Around Fort Collins

By Alexander Hernandez GonzalezJuly 21, 2025

The Northern Colorado city has 1800s houses, scenic river trails and a bustling cultural arts scene.

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RISE Comedy Festival Returns For Fourth Year With Biggest Lineup Yet

By Toni TrescaJuly 21, 2025

RISE Comedy Fest brings over 150 performers from across the country for a stand-up competition and a variety of improv shows.

7 Labubu plush toys sit on a beach while each doing their own activity.

Where to Find Labubu Dolls in Denver and Beyond

By Alexander Hernandez GonzalezJuly 19, 2025

Want to get your hands on a Labubu? These five stops around Denver got you covered.

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A scene from a video game.

Poetry Meets the Metaverse in Kerrie Joy’s Anythink World Debut

By Toni TrescaJuly 18, 2025

Unwritten is an immersive VR poetry journey by Adams County’s poet laureate that drops you in downtown Brighton.

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